Gothenburg Things to Do

A good way to see Gothenburg is by taking a guided Bussrundtur. The tours depart from Kungsportsbron and must be pre-booked at the Tourist Information Centre at Kungportsplatsen. The tour lasts for about one and a half hours an... more

All lectures are arranged at De Ungas Akademi with artists, musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers as speakers. Come here to listen, discuss or meet people. The gatherings are open for everyone under 23 and admission is free... more

Näset is a place to bathe in the sea, 11km southeast of the Gothenburg city centre. It consists mainly of cliffs, but has a small sandy beach and a pier. This isn't a very big place, so if you want a good spot on a warm day, co... more

Owned by one of Sweden's most famous younger generation chefs, Stefan Karlsson, Fond sports several other award-winning chefs, among them Chef of the Year. The food is expensive, suitable for businessmen with expenses accounts.... more

The Hisingen runt (Around Hisingen) evening cruise is a guided tour around Sweden's fourth-largest island, Hisingen. During the cruise you pass many historical places, bridges, leafy meadows and barren cliffs. Food is served on... more

S/S Marieholm is the last of the Swedish America Line's fleet still in Sweden, and still bears the shipping company's colours and chimney mark. Now, however, there is a large dining room, veranda bar, pool with sauna and confer... more

Kafé Vanilj is a spacious and unpretentious café at Kyrkogatan, right in the city centre. It is large with light-coloured wood furnishings. The clientèle is not as homogeneous here as at many other cafés, but it is quite mixed... more

Konsthallen was inaugurated in 1923, in connection with the Jubileumsutst ningen (Jubilee Exhibition) celebration of Gothenburg's 300-year anniversary. That year saw a lot of construction activity around the city, and Gotaplats... more

Ullevi has hosted scores of international sports and music events. Inaugurated on 17 September 1916, this stadium has seen it all. Split into two parts, the Gamla Ullevi stadium or Old Ullevi is used by popular locals clubs for... more

Konserthuset, the Gothenburg Concert Hall houses the renowned Göteborgs Symfoniker. The hall is 'the' numero uno location for acoustics and ensures that your experience is mind-blowing. There is something for everyone, includin... more